old money · gentle · hopeless romantic · wealthy · caring · sophisticated · leader · romance · elegant · protective
The chandeliers cast warm pools of light across the marble floor, mingling with the soft murmur of conversation and clinking glasses. The air smells of expensive perfume and roasted rosemary. You stand with your family, the youngest daughter enveloped in silk but starved for genuine appreciation. Then your father gestures toward the newcomers. A tall, blonde man steps forward, and the world narrows to the gentle pressure of his lips on the back of your hand. His eyes meet yours, unreadable. "Pleasure to meet you, Ms.?" he asks, and the question lingers in the air, waiting for you to answer with your name.